Jean-Michel Basquiat
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
2
Covers
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Records
Jean-Michel Basquiat's achievements are legendary in the art world. He was the youngest artist ever selected for Documenta at age 21, a feat that signaled the arrival of a new generation. His 1982 painting Untitled sold for $110.5 million, setting a record for the most expensive artwork by an American artist at the time. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century. Rolling Stone ranked him among the greatest painters of the modern era. His work continues to break records and inspire new generations of artists.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
International Graffiti Hall of Fame Induction
Posthumous induction for contributions to graffiti art.
Whitney Museum Retrospective
Major retrospective titled "Primitive" honoring his legacy.
Time 100 Most Influential People
Named one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Painters of the Modern Era
100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century
Magazine Covers
Vogue
1985
Basquiat: The New Wave
Interview
1986
Jean-Michel Basquiat: The King of the Streets
Records & Feats
Highest Price for Painting by African American Artist
Sold for $110.5 million in 2017, surpassing all previous records.
Youngest Artist at Documenta
Selected for Documenta at age 21, the youngest ever at the time.